Proponents of the project said that increased traffic has prompted a number of complaints from homeowners in the area. They argue if the construction isn’t completed, the problems will simply get worse.

“We were shocked to get a note saying ‘well we’ve just decided to abandon the project’ with no further information about how they do plan on maintaining the safety of the highway,” he said.

The nearly four-mile rehab of the Gowanus from 6th Avenue to the Brooklyn-Battery tunnel is also being scrapped.

“We are certainly going to speak to our local elected officials and find out what they have done to advocate for a 21st Century solution to transportation issues in downtown Brooklyn — especially regarding the BQE,” Sloane said.

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